Sermons on Special Ops:

Evidence That Demands A Decision - Easter

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 6, 2006

Death is not annihilation...it’s separation [unto somewhere else]. ’The Resurrection of the Dead’, and 4 proofs that Jesus rose again, and how that affects man’s afterlife. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

Evidence that Demands a Decision I Cor. 15:1-8a See all our Easter sermons, PowerPoints, and much more at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Special.html ----- Since the beginning of time, man has asked the question Job did in Job 14:14 - If a man die, shall he live again? The resurrection of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

I've Been Hearing Voices

Contributed by Garvin Alfter on May 5, 2006

There are many voices crying out for our attention in this hectic and fast-paced world in which we live. We must learn to discern which voice is important and which ones are not.

"There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification." Introduction: Psychologists diagnose mental disorders with the help of a book called the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. They interview and observe their patient, making ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Celebrating Pentecost

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jun 4, 2006

understanding the day of Pentecost in Acts 2

Intro: as Pentecostals we should admit we don’t do church celebrations as good as many other denominational churches. I think many churches do communion better than we do, and celebrations around Lent and Advent are done much better in many churches. So I think we should do Pentecost Sunday better ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Father's Importance

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jun 6, 2006

Some fathering advocates would say that almost every social ill faced by America’s children is related to fatherlessness. The data supports the fact that from fatherless homes children are more likely to be poor, become involved in drug and alcohol abuse

History: The idea for creating a day for children to honor their fathers began in Spokane, Washington. A woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd thought of this idea for Father’s Day while listening to a Mother’s Say sermon in 1909. Having been raised by her father, William Jackson smart, after ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Is Your Parbar?

Contributed by Zera Young on Jun 8, 2006

This sermon will help you realize that God’s work whatever it is, is of vital importance

Where is YOUR “Parbar”? {1st Chronicles 26:18} How often do you read the Bible? How often do you study the Bible? They are a difference. How often do you read 1st Chronicles and read the verse, “At Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar.” I have read that before but didn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 26:18

Glory Days Series

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

This sermon was part of a study of Job in a contemporary service. It deals with longing for the past and living in the moment.

Glory Days Tonight we will continue to look at the life of Job. What we have are some rambling thoughts of a guy living outside the box. Tonight I will do more philosophizing than preaching. You won’t get three points and a poem. Let me start off with a little ditty from Bruce Springsteen. I ...read more

Scripture: Job 29:1-6

Do You Have A True Friend?

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Mar 19, 2006

Proverbs 17:17, “A friend loves at all times.” A friend is a friend at any time. However, there are four situations that really prove who your true friend is.

INTRODUCTION Proverbs 17:17, “A friend loves at all times.” A friend is a friend at any time. However, there are four situations that really prove who your true friend is. 1. WHEN FACED WITH A TASK THAT YOU CANNOT DO ALONE V.9, “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Agenda For Us Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 27, 2006

If we fail at the basics, we have no solid foundation; Peter gives us that foundation by proposing two truths.

God’s Agenda For Us (I Peter 1:1-5) 1. Sometimes we are like the little boy who was overheard talking to himself as he strutted through the backyard, wearing his baseball cap and toting a ball & bat. "I’m the greatest hitter in the world," he announced. Then he tossed the ball into the air, swung ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Called To Missions Series

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Nov 28, 2005

This sermon focuses on the biblical call for all who trust in Jesus as Lord to be involved in Missions work.

Call to Missions 1Peter 2:4-12 Intro.: A. One of the things that most people, if not everyone enjoys is Being CALLED: - Being called something special by someone special. - Getting a call with goodnews from a friend or family member. - even in Elementary school getting called when picking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Adventist

Revelation, Part 6 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 12, 2007

Study of the Book of Revelation

Revelation, Part 6 Revelation 4:1-11 Introduction We have looked closely at the church age – the first three chapters of Revelation were an open book for us. They were a guideline of how we should make corrections as needed in God’s eyes – and we have seen specifically the things that God does ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Titanic Syndrom Series

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Tonight as we continue to take a close look into the mirror of God’s Word, James challenges us regarding how we treat people. The way we behave toward people indicates what we believe about God.

Titanic Syndrom Review "Quick, Get the Umbrella" & "Mirror, Mirror" Tonight as we continue to take a close look into the mirror of God’s Word, James challenges us regarding how we treat people. The way we behave toward people indicates what we believe about God. Text: James 2:1-13 My dear ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Ambassador Of The King

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Feb 2, 2008

A comparison between an Ambassador of a Nation and an Ambassador for the King of Heaven.

“An Ambassador of the King” Text: Ephesians 6:19-24 19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. 21 But that ye also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:19-24

Denomination: *other

Re:focus Series

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Feb 4, 2008

We have lost our focus. Our spiritual vision is blurry. We need corrective lenses to re:focus. That corrective lens is PRAYER.

re: Sermon Series Part 1 re:Focus The number 8 in the Hebrew is the number of new beginnings; the start of a new era. It really has a connotation that brings up the prefix re: to do again. Words from the Bible that denote a new beginning are words like re:surrection, reconciliation; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Hear The Call” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 25, 2008

If we will listen to the call of the Lord and the cry of the lost, we will be motivated to surrender to God’s call to be a witness for Him.

Once, when attending youth camp as a sponsor, our youth were involved in an interesting game. They had to pass through an obstacle course, but they had to do so blindfolded. The only help they received was from a team mate at the end of the course, who would yell instructions to them. Of course, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Anointing

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008

THE IMPORTANCE AND COSTLINESS OF THE ANOINTING

ANOINTING Exodus 30:23-33 • In the history of Hanukkah, the Jews only had enough oil to burn in the temple for one day, however the oil miraculously burned seven days longer. • THE NUMERAL FIVE- the number of exercise and responsibility of weakness, • And of grace in spite of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:23-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational